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Weekend forecast: Friday p.m. storms, then mainly quiet

Weekend forecast: Friday p.m. storms, then mainly quiet

Clusters of thunderstorms are expected to spread across Minnesota and western Wisconsin Friday afternoon and evening. A few severe thunderstorms are possible. We have details on that, plus your forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
by Ron Trenda

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Needed rain Friday is the start of a more active weather pattern

Needed rain Friday is the start of a more active weather pattern

Minnesota sees a few opportunities for rain over the next week, beginning with storms Friday that could bring the best chance for both soaking rain and severe weather. Behind that storm, temperatures plunge then rebound quickly.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Much of Minnesota sees soaking rain Friday

Much of Minnesota sees soaking rain Friday

A potent storm moves across Minnesota Friday bringing needed rain but also the risk for severe weather.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Half of Minnesota is now in extreme drought, but rain is on the way

Half of Minnesota is now in extreme drought, but rain is on the way

Hot and dry weather continue to deepen Minnesota’s drought situation. A pattern change could make a dent in the drought over the next week, starting with a potent storm that hits the state Friday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Hot, humid weather persists Thursday

Minnesota faces another day of heat and high humidity Thursday, before the weather pattern finally starts to change.
by Nicole Mitchell

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